The official Blog for bikewalklee.org. BikeWalkLee is a community coalition raising public awareness and advocating for complete streets in Lee County, FL.

Monday, November 5, 2012

Concerns about US41-Everglades rumble strips

The River of Grass Greenway (ROGG) Coalition (a BWL supporter organization) sent a letter to FDOT Secretary Hattaway asking FDOT to consider rumble strip alternatives that would be amendable to cyclists. We'll keep you updated as the project moves forward.

First, I applaud FDOT for taking on this project, for the
safety of cyclists and motorists.

Cyclists such as myself are concerned about the placement
of rumble strips within the shoulder after construction is finished.According to a conversation with Janet Cook
this morning, FDOT is considering alternatives that would be amenable to
cyclists, yet within safety compliance.It is unknown when a final decision will be made.

Certainly there must be an engineering solution to
creating an audible warning for motorists approaching a culvert/bridge, without
rendering the shoulder completely un-bikeable.The design utilized on this project may become a model for shoulder
improvements for the 16-mile segment of US 41 WEST of Everglades City, where
bridges/culverts are numerous and rumble-strips nearly continuous.

Thank you for your consideration on the rumble-strip
issue.For cyclists, it is a very
serious safety issue.

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This is the official Blog for BikeWalkLee.org. BikeWalkLee is a community coalition raising public awareness and advocating for complete streets in Lee County -- streets that are designed, built, operated and maintained for safe and convenient travel for all users: pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists, and transit riders of all ages and abilities.